Jean’s work is defined by its impressionism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Tight-Rope Walker
Jean Louis Forain (French, 1852–1931)

In the Wings
Jean Louis Forain (French, 1852–1931)

The Clothing of the Prisoner of war
Jean Louis Forain (French, 1852-1931) printed by Champenois, Paris

Jean Louis Forain
Théophile-Alexandre Pierre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Laffitte Street
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

"I don't dare take them down yet...it would hurt him too much"
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

The Reporter
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

No. 8: Inquiétude. - Pourvu qu'ils tiennent!... - Qui ça? - Les Civils.
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

Dancer and Man
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

12 War Drawing Facisimiles
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

Woman Putting on Her Stocking
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

The Wedding Toilette
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

Return of the Prodigal Son, Third Plate
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

Departure of the Prodigal Son, Third Plate
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

Rejected Frontispiece for Marthe
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

The Orchestra
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

Three Sketches: Woman with Hair Down, Woman with Hat, Woman Half-Dressed
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

Nude Woman Taking Off Her Shirt
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

Nude Woman Seated on her Bed
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931

Dancers in their Dressing Room
Jean Louis Forain French, 1852-1931